Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Creamery (1856)

By William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

1. Creamery (1856) Marker

Inscription.

Creamery (1856). .

The Shakers stored milk in the creamery to keep it cool. Milk was brought from the barn in large milk cans, which were then kept cool in troughs filled by water diverted from the creek. Later the building was used as a hen house; now it is used for broom-making demonstrations.

The Creamery was located midway between the cow barn and dairy rooms in the basement of the Sisters' Shop. A stone bridge crossed Shaker Creek where the wooden footbridge is today, connecting these locations. . This historical marker was erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. It is in Albany in Albany County New York

The Shakers stored milk in the creamery to keep it cool. Milk was brought from the barn in large milk cans, which were then kept cool in troughs filled by water diverted from the creek. Later the building was used as a hen house; now it is used for broom-making demonstrations.

The Creamery was located midway between the cow barn and dairy rooms in the basement of the Sisters' Shop. A stone bridge crossed Shaker Creek where the wooden footbridge is today, connecting these locations.

Location. 42° 44.532′ N, 73° 48.731′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. Marker and building are about 400 feet NNW of the Meeting House/Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1816 Dwelling House (within shouting distance of this

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.